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| Know More - Historic Monuments |
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RECREATION & STAY | HISTORIC AHMEDABAD | HISTORIC MONUMENTS
NATURE & WILDLIFE | CUISINE | MUSEUMS OF AHMEDABAD | FAIRS & FESTIVALS |
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Hatheesing
Temple (built 1848)
This imposing Temple complex, built in 1848 by Sheth Hutheesing, a rich Jain merchant, is a marvel of Jain architecture. The two-storied temple is dedicated to Dharmnatha - the 15th Tirthankar (an enlightened soul according to Jain religion.) It has a huge dome, porches on three sides, paved courtyards and cloisters containing 52 shrines. |
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Sarkhej
Roza (built 1451 AD)
The Sarkhej Roza complex is situated 8 km from Ahmedabad and has an array of beautifully designed monuments arranged around an artificial lake including a 15th and 16th century mausoleum. It has traceries, inlaid-marble work, a medieval mosque, and palatial pavilions. A fine example of early Islamic architectural culture of the region, it shows stylistic Islamic influences from Persia fused with indigenous Hindu and Jain features that form a composite “Indo Saracenic” architectural style. |
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Modhera
Sun Temple (built 1026 AD)
The sun temple of Modhera is famous for its exquisite sculptures depicting scenes from the great Hindu epics, showing deities, traditional erotica and faunal figures. Built n 1026, it is an example of the exquisite architectural style of the Solanki dynasty and was built by King Bhima I. The temple is constructed in such a way that the rays of the rising sun fall into the innermost sanctum. It is fronted by the Surya Kund, a rectangular pond, which contains over 100 shrines dedicated to deities. The tank is surrounded on three sides by idols of Ganesh and Vishnu. |
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| The temple has a brick base and is embellished with elaborate mouldings. Every year during winter, the Government of Gujarat hosts a classical dance festival here at the Modhera Sun temple. |
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Gandhi
Ashram (built 1917 AD)
The ashram was the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1920s till the Salt March to Dandi in 1930. A memorial to the Mahatma, the ashram complex has his cottage-house with his simple belongings. The museum and galleries depict tales of Mahatma Gandhi’s life. The ashram still supports activities like handloom weaving and handmade paper-making in keeping with Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of self-reliance. It is here that Mahatma Gandhi developed his ideas and ideals that played a pivotal role in the freedom movement in India. |
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Adalaj Wav Step Well (built 1499)
It is one of the most beautiful step-wells
found in Gujarat . Situated in Adalaj
village some 18 kms away from Ahmedabad,
the structure derives its name from
its patron, Ruda, wife of the Vaghela
chief, Virsinh; who built it in 1499.
The 'Vav', laid out in the north-south
direction, the step well with the well
in the north and the entrance in the
south, has a total length of 75.3 meters.
The carving inside the well depicts
intricate motifs of flowers and birds.
It was built for the dual purpose of
providing water and cool chambers in
the hot summer days. One can easily
get there by bus plying between Ahmedabad
and Gandhinagar. |
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Credits :
We acknowledge, with special thanks, the contributions of Mr. Anil Munchandani for providing us in-depth information on various places included in the tour and for his guidance and support for designing the tour. |
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